Dina Boluarte was Peru’s sixth leader in just under a decade. A normal presidential term is five years.
She assumed power in Peru in 2022 to complete the term of then-President Pedro Castillo, who was removed from office just two years into his five-year term after attempting to dissolve the legislature to avoid his own removal. She had served as Castillo’s vice president before becoming president.
National Guard?
I grew up there, and I know how volatile Peru can be. I hope this doesn’t open up the door for a Velasco who sank the nation into Marxism in the 70’s.